University of Glasgow and Strathclyde Air Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

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UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW AND STRATHCLYDE AIR SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE VOLUNTEER RESERVE

History: Formed as the Glasgow University Air Squadron, renamed on January 1, 1963 as University of Glasgow and Strathclyde Air Squadron.

Coat of arms (crest) of the University of Glasgow and Strathclyde Air Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

Official blazon

In front of a sword erect argent hilted Or the point upwards a grey dove volant in bend holding in the beak a sprig of olive vert fructed sable.
Motto: In utrumque paratus

Origin/meaning

The Sword indicates preparedness for War and the Dove is a sign of the desire for peace. The Motto translates as "Prepared for either event". The Badge was granted in June 1948.

Literature: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence. Information from Knights of the Sky Part 3 Support Squadron - Teams by B.R. Holliss and R. Symons.

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